[svlug] Announcement: VP transition - bad attitude

[Warren Turkal]

On Nov 30, 2007 11:35 PM, Paul Reiber <reiber at gmail.com> wrote:

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> I urge you investigate the accepted practices of MANY LUGS, clubs, and
> associations around the planet; I'm certain you'll find numerous
> organizations that consider the interim appointment of elected
> officials as acceptable (or even expected!) practice.

I think the only thing we have to go on is tradition of the past here.
Due to the fact the there are no bylaws, Paul has virtually unlimited
latitude to do what he wants. However, there isn't much point if there
isn't support from the group. I think that the best thing here is the
err on the side of caution and just do the election. Hopefully, once
bylaws are drawn up and approved, any similar situations in the future
can hopefully avoid this level of unhappiness.

> That said, I have no intention of challenging anyone's contention that
> both SVLUG officer positions are elected positions.  Yes, by all
> means, at its earliest convienence, the SVLUG community should decide
> who it would like to elect as its new VP.
>
> In the interim, I've decided to count on Warren as my right-hand-man.
>  It appears you all don't want him to have "officer" status
> until/unless he's elected... I guess I'm OK with that.  However, I
> highly recommend that someone take me up on my request in my second
> paragraph above - and after that, I'd urge that person to bring their
> findings to the community, such that future SVLUG Presidents might be
> given just a bit more latitude than I'm currently being given.
>
> I'll ask Warren to ensure he doesn't take any actions that would
> require officer status without clearing them with me first.

To be honest, I don't even know what action would require "officer
status." I am here to help the group as I have been in the other LUGs
in which I participated..

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